1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
